Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP)Schenectady

Direct Support ProfessionalFLSA: Non-ExemptReports To: Residential Manager/Family Support Manager/Habilitation CoordinatorPhysical Requirements: Lifting: Ability to lift and transfer consumers, lift 50lbs, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, twisting. Ability to carry out SCIP RR techniques is required.Hours of Work: Dependent upon assigned residence. Weekend, evening and holiday work is required for Residential and FSS positions.COMPETITIVE STARTING RATE - $ 19.50/hr for Day Hab $20.40 for Residential + experience!Job Summary: Ensure all daily care and supports are provided to persons with disabilities in a person-centered manner so that each person lives a life they love. Work collaboratively to ensure assigned supports are completed to ensure health, safety and quality of life.Job Qualifications:All candidates must be fluent in English able to read and write the English languageFor all Awake Night Floater positions, the highest training for a DSP will be required upon availability of the Charge Training Class after the initial training concludes.Travel is required, employee must have reliable transportation availableMust be able to read, write and speak the English language.Valid NYS Driver's LicenseMajor Responsibilities:Provide Individual Support- ensure that supports are provided with consideration of each person's individualized routines and proceduresFinancial- assist individual's with purchases including choice, expense, responsibility, and planningHealth and Nutrition- ensure that medical needs are arranged for the consumer with as much independence from the consumer as possibleRegulatory- ensure continuity and security for each consumerFollow agency, state, and federal regulations in order to maintain complianceReport all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and Serious incidents, to the Manager immediately upon discoveryTraining/Programmatic- support and train individual's in respect to fire evacuation and incidents of abuse through natural teaching momentsCommunity Relations- Ensure that persons with disabilities participate in the life of the communityProfessionalism- uphold agency ValuesBe positive on focus and commentary at all times while at work. Personal discussions of a negative nature must not take place at work. The atmosphere needs to be pleasant and supportive to everyoneEnvironmental- provide a safe, secure, and comfortable home atmosphereReport safety hazards immediately to direct supervisorScheduled Hours- Attend Residential Staff meetings as scheduled on a monthly basisAttend training and individual specific in-services as necessaryStaff are at no time to leave an individual without proper coverage or relief, or in an unsafe condition due to staffing needsPersonal Outcome Measures- Understand supports we have provided relative to the 21 Personal Outcome MeasuresDisclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liberty reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend its policies, programs and/or guidelines, including the contents of this job description, at any time without prior notice. A candidate's rate of pay is based upon a consideration of several factors which may vary based upon the position. These factors may include education, prior work experience, licenses, certifications and labor markets. In addition to your pay, Liberty cares about you and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Liberty offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.